About the Vester Hughes Award
CFT created the Vester Hughes Award in honor of Vester Hughes’ legacy, his longstanding commitment to charitable causes, and his support of the organization’s philanthropic initiatives. Hughes first began working with CFT in 1958 and served as its general counsel or senior tax counsel for more than 50 years. During his tenure, CFT grew into one of the most prominent and trusted community foundations in the country. As legal counsel for W.W. Caruth, Jr., Hughes helped create the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas, which continues to grant millions of dollars to the community. Hughes embodied the principle of honoring donor intent, as he guided the foundation through the investing and grant making of the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas.
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Watch CFT’s Vester Hughes Award video honoring John Bergner, 2022 recipient, below.
CFT’s 2022 Vester Hughes Award – Honoring John Bergner from Communities Foundation of Texas on Vimeo.
CFT’s Vester Hughes Award Recipient
